Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty occurs when a student willfully portrays the intellectual ideas or writings of another as their own. It also occurs when a student does not promote exhibit ethical values in their work. These ethical values include honesty respect and responsibility. There should be no question as to the amount of academic integrity that a student has when it comes to their work. A school trusts that the student will promote and exhibit honest academic behavior. When this trust is violated it is difficult, if not impossible, to be repaired.
The penalties for academic dishonesty are of varying levels depending on the number of committed offenses. The initial offense begins with the student resubmitting work or retaking an exam. The penalties for the offenses become more serious as they go on, and ultimately include expulsion from the College of Business. The student will also have the disciplinary action placed on their record.
The academic integrity policy is appropriate because it spells out in plain English the mission of the policy, the definitions of academic dishonesty and some examples, and finally, the penalties association with the action. There should be no question about what is expected of the student when they enter the college when it comes to academic integrity and what the college considers academic dishonesty.
Academic integrity is vital to a student's work. It is also important that the college knows that the student will be honest throughout their academic years. If I could change anything, I would make the penalties more severe for students. I would make the penalties limited to one or two offenses. I would give a student one chance to redeem themselves, after the second offense, I would have them expelled from the school. I do not believe that there is any excuse for academic dishonesty. If I can live with academic integrity, so can other students.
